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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,145.10, 33,256.05 and 15,617.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,145.10, 33,256.05 and 15,617.10 is: 23,452.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,145.10 : 33,256.05 = 15,617.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,145.10/33,256.05 = 15,617.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,145.10x = 33,256.05 × 15,617.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,145.10x = 519,363,058.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,363,058.46/22,145.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,452.73

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